The course consists of daily vocal and body training exercises, including dance, breath work, ear training, musical awareness activities (based on the work of John Stevens), improvisation, harmony and rhythm, scatting, confidence building and both group and an individual session of make up the week. All material is jazz-based. Course work to include: Respiration exercises, vocal warmups, vocal exploratory games, discovery of new sounds and possibilities, harmony and its role in melody, Ear Training, Understanding a Lead Sheet (simplified sheet music), The couleurs of the voice, dynamics, tone, rhythm exercises, including dance, expressiveness, musicality, interpretation, individual work with the pianist David Sandes.

Course materials will be sent to all participants. Materials needed: blank notebook, pencil, erasure, music paper, comfortable clothing.

Accommodation in a double room with half board 455 €

Course price 300 € | Membership fee 15 €

Single supplement 15 € / day | Supplement own bathroom 15 € / day

Supplement apartment at the castle with access to private swimming pool 25 € / day